Our Golden State travel experts guide you through key destinations in California, whether it be wine tasting, hitting theme parks, or touring missions.
Discover the best things to do in Morgan Hill, California, from Santa Clara Valley wineries and farm-to-table restaurants to local farms, olive oil, and historic downtown. Nestled between the San Francisco Bay and California’s Central Coast, Morgan Hill combines...
From Sierra trout to San Diego tuna and Delta bass, a biologist's guide to the best places to fish in California in 2026 — and when to go. You can catch a wild golden trout in a snowmelt creek above 10,000 feet and, the same week, hook a tuna in blue water off San...
Discover the best San Francisco hotels for every travel style, from luxury landmarks to sustainable stays and boutique accommodations in the heart of the city. From the Golden Gate Bridge to famed filming locations like the picturesque Painted Ladies of ‘Full House’...
Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas review featuring maps, historic sites, and hidden stories along America’s iconic highway. Read on for my full review of this book to celebrate the Mother Road. There’s something irresistible about Route 66. It’s not just the road...
Discover Harvest Inn, a pet-friendly Napa Valley hideaway surrounded by redwoods, gardens, and storybook charm. Tucked just off Highway 29, Harvest Inn, a brick-and-redwood hideaway in Napa Valley, blends storybook charm, farm-to-table flavors, and wine-country...
Discover the story of the Port Chicago 50, the 1944 naval disaster, and the fight for justice that helped advance military desegregation. As Black History Month encourages reflection on key moments in American history, the 1944 Port Chicago disaster stands as a...
Discover The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, featuring private mineral pools, halotherapy salt rooms, and Agua Caliente hot springs. Mineral-rich waters have been rising beneath downtown Palm Springs for thousands of years—heated 8,000 feet below the earth’s surface...
Discover how two women-owned Sonoma wineries—Keller Estate and Naidu Wines—are redefining tradition through culture, sustainability, and innovation. As women are taking the forefront in the wine industry as both winemakers and winery owners, I want to highlight two...
Discover epic campervan road trip itineraries across Australia, New Zealand, and North America. Explore scenic routes, must-see stops, and smart planning tips for an unforgettable journey. A road trip is perfect in any country, but how do you narrow down your options...
Plan your Fairfield, CA getaway—taste Suisun Valley wines, tour Jelly Belly, and uncover the charm of this North Bay destination. Read on for what to do in Fairfield CA. Sometimes, the best-kept secrets are right beneath our noses. Anyone who enjoys wine knows where...